02547cam a22003253u 4500 43799 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 17005059 UtSlPG en iso639-1 UF Greener, William, 1806-1869 Gunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms : Explaining the Principles of the Science of Gunnery, and Describing the Newest Improvements in Fire-Arms Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-23 Produced by Chris Curnow, Harry Lamé, Google Print and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Gunnery in 1858: Being a Treatise on Rifles, Cannon, and Sporting Arms" by Greener is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the principles of gunnery, discussing the advancements and techniques related to firearms and artillery of that era. The author aims to convey practical knowledge while critiquing existing systems, urging for a scientifically sound approach to improve weaponry efficiency and effectiveness. The opening of this treatise sets the stage by emphasizing the historical context of arms development from ancient times to the then-current state of gunnery. It points out the evolution of weaponry, from bows and arrows to firearms, illustrating the relentless evolution driven by necessity and competition among nations. Greener criticizes past Government reluctance to innovate in military armaments and advocates for a thorough understanding of the scientific principles behind modern firearms, discussing the need for practical improvements, better materials, and the importance of understanding gunpowder composition. The passage lays the groundwork for a detailed examination of mechanics and science related to gunnery, suggesting that comprehensive innovation in this field is crucial for national defense. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Firearms Gunnery https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43799 84638 84638